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Message started by 911radioman on 02/11/06 at 10:15:43

Title: Headlight upgrade
Post by 911radioman on 02/11/06 at 10:15:43

Went to WallyWorld yesterday and picked up a pair of H4 Xenon headlamps for the Savage. Got home, switched the halogen bulb out with the Xenon and then waited until night so I could try it out.

I must say, there is a HUGE difference between these bulbs! The Xenon is a very white light and the range of vision as compared to the stock halogen just cannot be compared!

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/11/06 at 22:39:50

Yup. Cheap and easy safety upgrade.

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by klx650sm2002 on 02/12/06 at 02:16:54

For my SR500 project I have a Cibie spot light that has main and dip, they were originally designed for kit cars.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by thumperclone on 02/17/06 at 15:59:49

911radioman wrote:

grat mod just did last nite!!got from jc whitney it was a two pack one bulb low beam was out they gave my money back !!! final mod cost shipping only!!

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by bikingb on 02/17/06 at 18:09:43

I know this is a dumb question. But, I thought that there was only one headlight on the Savage. There must be two lamps in there. I'm assuming you took it apart and put new bulbs in or something. How did you know what to get at Wal-Mart no less.

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by 911radioman on 02/17/06 at 18:11:33

No, there is only one bulb. Just bought a pair to have a spare handy. :)

H4 is the type of bulb the Savage takes.

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/17/06 at 18:44:17

911radioman wrote:

No, there is only one bulb. Just bought a pair to have a spare handy. :)

H4 is the type of bulb the Savage takes.

Correct.

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by diesel on 02/17/06 at 21:54:56

H 4 SAME AS 9003 FIT 1500 GOLDWINGS,'88-'97. TOO.

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by Starlifter on 02/18/06 at 14:14:05

Has anyone installed one of these bulbs ? (see below.)
My question is: I think the factory installed bulb is 35W and I would guess that these bulbs are 55W. So will the standard Savage wiring be suffcient to accomodate the additional 20 w's of power? Thanks ~S
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H4/9003 Super White bulbs as shown in original factory sealed box.

- Bulbs are 4500K, 12V and 100W Input Power

- This item works on any vehicle which lightbulb application is H4/9003.

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by Capt._Capsize on 02/18/06 at 17:33:08

If you are running a 100 watt bulb in the all plastic headlight, you are looking for a melted headlight.

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by Starlifter on 02/18/06 at 17:47:55

Figured there was a catch, Thanks. ~S

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by thumperclone on 02/18/06 at 18:49:03

Capt._Capsize wrote:

If you are running a 100 watt bulb in the all plastic headlight, you are looking for a melted headlight.

lite output is same as 100 watts power consumption same as stock..color temp.(spectrum?) i think is the trick..

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by klx650sm2002 on 02/19/06 at 02:04:24

Usual H4 is 60 main and 55 dip, 100/55 and 100/80 and possibly brighter are available.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Headlight upgrade
Post by lancer on 02/19/06 at 07:01:07

I kind of like this headlight design, it is called the WAVE HEADLIGHT. I think it is very cool looking.

http://www.chopperscycle.com/full/2003/686772_05.jpg

It is just $79.95 in the Jireh Cycles catalog.
Part # 8-315 or 316 depending on a clear or blue lens.